Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 17, 2026

A Murine Model of Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Published on: December 18, 2017
Vertical banded gastroplasty staple-line dehiscence after blunt trauma to the abdomen
1Department of Surgery, New York Methodist Hospital-Cornell Medical College, Brooklyn 11215, USA.
An extensive Medline search revealed no documentation in the literature regarding staple-line disruption of a vertical banded gastroplasty after blunt abdominal trauma. A 41-year-old woman with a past surgical history significant for a vertical banded gastroplasty 13 months ago was admitted to our hospital one week after an episode of blunt trauma to the abdomen. The patient presented with complaints of nausea, vomiting, and anorexia after the incident. The suspected diagnoses were stenosis of the stoma due to hematoma after the blunt trauma as well as staple-line dehiscence. A partial disruption of the vertical staple-line was identified by esophagogastroduodenoscopy and barium swallow.
An extensive Medline search revealed no documentation in the literature regarding staple-line disruption of a vertical banded gastroplasty after blunt abdominal trauma. A 41-year-old woman with a past surgical history significant for a vertical banded gastroplasty 13 months ago was admitted to our hospital one week after an episode of blunt trauma to the abdomen. The patient presented with complaints of nausea, vomiting, and anorexia after the incident. The suspected diagnoses were stenosis of the stoma due to hematoma after the blunt trauma as well as staple-line dehiscence. A partial disruption of the vertical staple-line was identified by esophagogastroduodenoscopy and barium swallow.
Related Concept Videos
Esophageal Perforation-I: Introduction
The location of esophageal perforation can vary, occurring anywhere along the esophagus.
Peptic Ulcer Disease V: Surgical Management and Nursing Care
Surgical Interventions for Peptic Ulcer Disease
Esophageal Perforation-II: Clinical Manifestations and Management
Clinical Manifestations:
Esophageal Varices-II: Clinical Features and Management
In the initial assessment, a thorough review of the patient's medical history is vital to identify risk factors such as liver disease, alcohol abuse, or...
